Collocation
I need a pharmacy.
I require a place where medicines are sold and dispensed, usually because I feel unwell or need to buy medication.
Definition
'I need a pharmacy.' is a common English collocation. I require a place where medicines are sold and dispensed, usually because I feel unwell or need to buy medication.
I + need + a + [noun]
“Excuse me, I need a pharmacy. Could you point me in the right direction?”
Examples
- I feel sick. I need a pharmacy.
- My prescription ran out; I urgently need a pharmacy quickly.
- He has a terrible headache, so he mentioned that he needs a pharmacy.
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- After the minor accident, the injured person said, 'I needed a pharmacy for bandages right away.'
- We just arrived in town, and I realized I forgot my medicine. I need a pharmacy right away.
- She explained her situation, 'It's late, and I need a pharmacy open at this hour.'
- The doctor gave her a new prescription, so she knew she needs a pharmacy to pick it up.
- Do you know where I can find one? I urgently need a pharmacy.
- I cut my finger, so I need a pharmacy for a plaster.
- When travelling, sometimes you quickly realize, 'Oh no, I need a pharmacy for some painkillers!'
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